Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes

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Ingredients: Cupcakes: 1 cup Guinness stout 1 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 large eggs 2/3 cup sour cream Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 2-3 tbsp

Balsamic Grilled Flank Steak Caprese

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Ingredients: Marinade: 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Salt and pepper, to taste Steak: 1.5 lbs flank steak Salt and pepper, to taste Caprese Salad: 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

No-Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake

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Ingredients: Crust: 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Filling: 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 3 cups heavy cream 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana pudding mix 2 tsp vanilla extract 3 ripe bananas, sliced Topping: 1 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp powdered sugar Vanilla wafer

Classic Pineapple Granny Cake

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Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup crushed pineapple (with juice) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Topping: 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Easy Weeknight Taco Pasta

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Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lb ground beef 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 package taco seasoning 2 cups beef broth 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (4 oz) green chiles, drained 8 oz rotini pasta 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Fresh cilantro, chopped, for

Root Beer Float Pie

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Ingredients: 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch) 1 cup cold root beer 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons root beer concentrate 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed Maraschino cherries, for garnish Directions: continued on next page

Sausage, Gravy, and Biscuit Pie

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Ingredients: * 1 lb sausage * 2 cups milk * 1/4 cup all-purpose flour * 8 biscuits (pre-made or homemade) * 1 teaspoon salt * 1/2 teaspoon black pepper * 1/2 teaspoon ground sage * Optional: 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick Directions: continued on next page

Crescent Roll Garlic Knots

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Ingredients: 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt to taste Directions: continued on next page

Cajun Pasta

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Ingredients: 8 oz penne pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 1 bell pepper, sliced 1 onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish continued on next page

No Bake Key Lime Cheesecake

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Ingredients: Crust: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup granulated sugar Filling: 16 oz cream cheese, softened 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled) 1 tbsp key lime zest 1 tsp vanilla extract Topping: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tbsp powdered